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Tag: Niger
Mali receives massive supplies of Russian military hardware amid Moscow’s pivot from Syria
Russia has reportedly delivered military equipment, including tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery systems to Mali, which observers suspect may have been moved there from Syria ... Read More
ECOWAS backs Nigeria against Niger’s ‘baseless’ accusations of ‘destabilization’ plot
West Africa's regional bloc ECOWAS has thrown its weight and support behind Nigeria after Niger's accusations that Abuja was plotting to destabilize its northern neighbor, ... Read More
France transfers its first military base to Chadian authorities as influence in Africa wanes
France on Thursday (26 December) officially handed over its first military base to Chad as part of an ongoing withdrawal of French forces from the ... Read More
Nigeria denies collaborating with terrorists or French military to destabilize Niger
Niger's military government has accused its neighbor Nigeria of acting as a base for destabilizing actions by terrorist groups or French military and of being ... Read More
OCP helps Niger build prosperous & resilient farming sector in a show of solidarity
OCP Africa, a subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group, has signed lately a cooperation agreement with Niger to enable this West African country modernize its agricultural ... Read More
Niger: dozens dead after ‘horrific’ attacks near Burkina Faso border
"Barbaric" attacks in two locations along Niger's border with Burkina Faso have killed 39 people, including children, Niamey's defense ministry has said, blaming "criminals" for ... Read More
ECOWAS confirms withdrawal of Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali from the organization within 6-month period
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are set to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This decision was acknowledged by ECOWAS Heads ... Read More
Niger rulers suspend BBC for three months
Niger’s military authorities suspended British broadcaster the BBC for three months accusing it of spreading false news and undermining troops’ morale. The decision came after ... Read More
Morocco-donated ‘His Majesty King Mohammed VI’ power plant inaugurated in Niger’s Niamey
The power plant "His Majesty King Mohammed VI," offered by Morocco to Niger upon the high instructions of King Mohammed VI, was inaugurated this Thursday ... Read More
Armed men kill 21 west of Niger’s capital
Armed men on motorcycles killed 21 people in Tillaberi region west of Niger’s capital Niamey, in yet a new incident that highlights the growing challenge ... Read More